Dorothy (“Dottie”) Edwards Miller passed away January 5, 2015, at her home in Lawrence, Kansas. Dottie was born Blanche Dorothy in London, Ontario, Canada to Maurice and Rosie Violet Fluin Edwards. She came to the United States as a young girl and became a naturalized citizen in 1942 while was living in St. Louis.
After her mother’s death and father’s remarriage, Dottie and her younger sister Phyllis spent time in an orphanage. Dottie started supporting herself at age 16 as a Mother’s Helper in the St. Louis area. She eventually received her GED and worked many years for the IRS as a Cashier. She was proud of her work and did her own taxes up until a few years ago.
Dottie enjoyed painting and riding horses. She also enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.
Dottie married Henry (“Hank”) L. Miller, Sr. on February 3, 1951 in Las Cruces, New Mexico where he was stationed at the time. Hank and Dottie had two sons, Henry (“Hank”) L. Miller, Jr. and Frank Fletcher Miller. The family lived in Wichita, Topeka and the Phoenix area. Upon retirement, Hank and Dottie lived in San Antonio, Texas, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Savannah, Georgia and Lawrence, Kansas. They made friends easily wherever they landed and kept in touch with many of them over the years. Together they spent many happy hours dancing and playing bridge.
Dottie was predeceased by her parents, sister and step-sisters and by her husband Hank, Sr. on February 24, 2010. She is survived by her sons Hank, Jr. (Becky) and Fletcher (Peggy) and by her adored grandchildren: Grant Miller, Lauren (Aaron) Moore, Jack Miller, Daniel Miller and Abigail Miller.
Visit with the family at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19 at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home with the memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Lawrence Humane Society 1805 E. 19th, Lawrence KS 66046 or The Salvation Army, 946 New Hampshire St., Lawrence, KS 66044.
Thank you to all who attended mom’s ceremony and for those who could not, thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Hank and I could not have been prouder or more thankful to have called ourselves “Dottie’s boys”. I know all in our families are blessed to have known her. She will be missed.
Dottie was a special woman! I have fabulous memories of our families’ holidays and trips we took together over the years. I know they are dancing in heaven and playing bridge. They are all back together again. I will miss her!
Your mom was a treasure she and your dad and al and I made a trip to Colorado many years ago to gamble and we played many hands of bridge I will miss her smile and her yellow handbag
So sorry to hear about your mother. I was a Bridge friend for many years. Lovely lady. .
So glad that I could spend a few hours with your Mother giving her a hug & kiss on her cheek before departing. A partner in bridge and a “special” friend. Will miss that little giggle.
another of God’s Blessings was Dottie–sometimes his blessings come in small packages–and now as we wave goodbye–others on another shore are waving and saying “Welcome Home–what took you so long!”
God is Good–
It was a pleasure to be a friend of your Mother. She was a kind generous person and a challenge at the bridge table. I am glad she was able to leave peacefully. You will miss her I know.